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L382 TGH

1993 Mazda 626

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,743 mi
Last recorded175,743 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL382 TGH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 175,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED AND INCOMPLETE.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 175,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED AND INCOMPLETE.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 168,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 159,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake backplate corroded. partly missing

Fail 9 Dec 2008 159,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r brake backplate corroded. partly missing

Pass 20 Dec 2007 151,827 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 151,742 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

added engine oil

emissions test took long time to pass limits

Pass 21 Dec 2006 147,402 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 147,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 134,590 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 134,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626?

Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
41,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25,332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,530
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,211
constant velocity joint gaiter split 12,633
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,488
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L382 TGH is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 114,452 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 25,332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L382 TGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L382 TGH is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 August 1993.

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